Minestrone Soup

Start by heating the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion. Saute until the onions are translucent (approximately 5 minutes). Add the minced garlic. Saute for 30 seconds, stirring regularly. Don’t brown the garlic, as that will leave you with a bitter taste (literally, and probably figuratively, too).

Add the sliced carrots. Saute until they begin to soften up. This too should only take 5 minutes. Stir in the green beans, Italian seasoning, 3/4 teaspoon of sea salt, and some ground black pepper. Cook for approximately 5 minutes.

Add the stewed tomatoes, chicken broth and tomato juice. Bring to a rolling boil then reduce the heat to medium low. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add the kidney beans. Then, add the pasta.

Stir well and let it simmer until the pasta is cooked (refer to pasta package instructions but this should be approximately 10 minutes).

Enjoy on its own or with a sandwich!